Signing of Agreement between PT Asahimas Chemical (“ASC”) and PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) (“PLN”) for Purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (“REC”)  1^st November 2022

PT Asahimas Chemical has purchased a Renewable Energy Certificate (“REC”) from PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) (“PLN”). This collaboration is stated in the form of the Signing of Agreement between ASC and PLN which was held in Bali, on Tuesday 1^st November 2022. This agreement was signed by ASC President Director Jun Miyazaki and PLN management.

 ASC has the honor to cooperate with PLN by signing a contract to purchase 18 million REC units (equivalent to 18,000 GWh) in a period of approximately 15 years with.

PT. Asahimas Chemical's PVC-5 Factory Inauguration (Phase-7)

On 1^st April 2022, Minister of Industry RI Agus Gumiwang which representated by Ignatius Warsito as Plt. Director General of Pharmaceutical Chemical and Textile Industry (IKFT) Ministry of Industry was inaugurate PVC Expansion plant of PT Asahimas Chemical (Phase-7). This expansion will increase 200.000 Tons of domestic PVC, with this expansion currently ASC's total investment reaches US$1.6 billion.

PT Asahimas Chemical Builds Clean Water Facilities for Cianjur Earthquake Victims.

Many losses were felt by the community following the Cianjur earthquake on Monday, November 21, 2022, including damaged clean water facilities and the increasing need for food supplies due to the number of people affected by the earthquake in Cianjur.

 As a commitment to driving the post-disaster recovery process, PT Asahimas Chemical (PT ASC) through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has held 3 programs, namely the construction of clean water facility infrastructure, donation of food and emergency tents for schools affected in Kampung Sarampad RW 03, Sarampad Village, Cugenang District, Cianjur Regency, West Java.

 The inauguration ceremony was held directly on Wednesday (08/03) and attended by representatives of PT Asahimas Chemical management and employees, the Head of Sarampad Village, local community leaders, social institutions, and surrounding

 General Affairs Manager Idris Ahmad said that ASC came with a mission to help the community in Cianjur, which is currently in recovery process by bringing several programs that can encourage the life of the community after the disaster. 

 "We hope that the assistance provided by ASC can be useful and help the recovery process in Cianjur, especially in Kp. Sarampad. We also hope that the community remains resilient and rises from the trial that occurred," said Idris in a written statement in Jakarta, Saturday (11/3/2023).

 The clean water facilities built include the construction of a new clean water source (borehole), water tank, pump machine, pipes, taps, water tank frames, and 2,200 watt electricity. These facilities are built to meet the clean water needs of 200 households in Kampung Sarampad.

 Along with that, PT Asahimas Chemical also donated tents that will be used as emergency schools for students of SDN Taruna which is currently damaged and will be relocated due to its close proximity to the Cugenang fault.

Additionally, ASC has distributed 200 packages of basic goods to help with the food needs of the community, especially with Ramadan approaching. The decision to choose Sarampad Village as the location is due to the disappearance of the water source previously used by residents in the area for 30 years following an earthquake. Furthermore, the area is one of the most severely affected by the earthquake due to its proximity to the epicenter.

2^nd Mangrove Plantation To Support Mangrove Blue Carbon Program 28^th September 2022

PT Asahimas Chemical collaborated with Yayasan Kehati has continue planted the mangrove with a total of 18,000 mangrove seedlings in the coastal area of ​​Panimbang Jaya Village and Cigarondong Village, Sumur, Pandeglang Regency on 28^th September 2022. The first planting was carried out in December 2021. Currently the total coverage of mangrove planting has reached 36% of the total target 100%.

 This activity is in line with ASC's vision of "Chemistry for a Blue Planet" and the Mangrove Blue Carbon program which is included in the 2020-2024 RPJMN national priority program (PPN) through low-carbon development (PRK) which has been taking place in Banten Province as well as for disaster mitigation in Banten Province.

 This event was also attended by the Main Director and Deputy Director of ASC, the Director for Cooperation of the Kehati Foundation, Panimbang Sub-District Head, representatives of Tirtayasa University lecturers and students, community leaders, environmentalists and local people in Pandeglang Regency